MINA
The Challenge
The National Innovation Center (NIC) in Nepal is developing a MINA robot (Multitasking Intelligent Nurse Aid) to support healthcare initiatives. While the existing design is sufficient, certain limitations in its web interface hinder users from efficiently controlling the robot remotely. This presents a challenge, especially in rural settings where remote access is crucial.
Our Solution
To address the need for remote operability, a student team from NHL Stenden collaborated with NIC and Diyalo to work on a solution. They designed and implemented a secure remote login platform and a user-friendly web interface, as well as developing a secure database for user management.
How It Works
- Using Python and the Django framework to build a secure and user-friendly website, enhancing the user interface to reflect different user views.
- Initializing and setting up a database, implementing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for efficient data management.
- Developing user authentication mechanisms, such as password hashing and token generation for the login page. A registration page is also designed for storing new user data, adhering with strict security protocols.
The Outcome
With the new remote control system for the user website, it significantly enhances the MINA robot’s usability and versatility, allowing it to be deployed and managed regardless of the physical distance.